Strength and Conditioning Specialist

General Dynamics - IT; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Health & wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Paid education & certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based physical training for SOF personnel across garrison, field, TDY, and deployed environments. The role emphasizes injury resilience, performance readiness, and safe return-to-duty pathways.

You will lead movement instruction, supervise group and individual programs, coordinate with Human Performance teams, ensure equipment safety, and support peak performance in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in exercise science, health science or related field.
• NSCA CSCS or CSCCA certification required.
• Minimum three years coaching athletes at NCAA Division I, Olympic、professional or SOF levels.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based training programs for SOF personnel.
• Monitor movement mechanics and injury prevention across settings.
• Coordinate with HP staff to ensure safe return-to-duty after injury.
• Document training effects and customize protocols for individuals and groups.

Skills

CSCS Certified

SCCC Certified

CPR/AED Certified

Athlete coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Strength and Conditioning Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates evidence‑based physical training programs to enhance strength, conditioning, injury resilience, and operational readiness. The SCS provides instruction on movement mechanics, oversees individualized and group training programs, collaborates with Human Performance teammates, and ensures safe return‑to‑duty pathways for personnel recovering from injury. This role supports peak performance in variable training environments, including garrison, field, TDY/TAD, and deployed settings.

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being rusted to deliver your best every day.

We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can’t turn into opportunity. And our work depends on a Strength and Conditioning Specialist joining our team to support customer activities.

The Strength and Conditioning Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates evidence‑based physical training programs to enhance strength, conditioning, injury resilience, and operational readiness. The SCS provides instruction on movement mechanics, oversees individualized and group training programs, collaborates with Human Performance teammates, and ensures safe return‑to‑duty pathways for personnel recovering from injury. This role supports peak performance in variable training environments, including garrison, field, TDY/TAD, or deployed settings.

HOW A STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.
• Design, administer, evaluate, and document the effects of physical training protocols for SOF personnel in garrison, TDY/TAD, or deployed, under the supervision of the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator. All program designs shall be efficiently accomplished with rapid customization and dissemination to the end user, using process efficiencies wherever possible.
• Coordinate training programs with the HP staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of SOF personnel recovering from injury.
• Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
• Communicate and collaborate with Sports Medicine professionals and/or Bridge Coordinator to ensure a smooth transition from rehabilitation to performance-based activities.
• Communicate and collaborate with cognitive performance and performance nutrition to ensure a holistic approach to human performance.
• Assist the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are properly cleaned, organized and utilized and are in safe working conditions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline and shall possess and maintain current certification by the NSCA as a CSCS or SCCC through CSCCA.
• Minimum of three years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Current certification in basic CPR to include AED training.
• Physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises / techniques and capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and observe SOF training evolutions.

CLEARANCE:

Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.

LOCATION:

Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays